BFA Announce 2014 Youth Camps
The Balloon Federation Of America (BFA) has officially announced it’s 2014 Youth Camps Program.
This summer the BFA will be holding two Youth Summer Camps one in Dubuque, IA, (June 22-26) and the other in Millersville, PA (July 13-17).
The BFA Youth Program benefits the youth of ballooning and ensures the future of ballooning. Through education, summer camps, training, and mentorship, the Federation provides America’s youth the ability to discover and grow in the sport of ballooning. The BFA volunteers mentor youth helping them achieve their goals.
The BFA Youth Program operates Youth Summer Camps for teens aged 13-18. The Summer Camps are the ultimate experience for teens who want to learn more about hot air ballooning. No need to worry if you don’t have experience handling balloons. Balloon tethers are scheduled throughout the camp (weather permitting) under the leadership of qualified pilots. As part of the event, visitations to balloon and aviation related sites are scheduled as well as plenty of hands-on activities.
Past years, topic presentations and discussions have included: Crew Safety, Balloon Systems, Basic First Aid, Power Line Safety, Weather, Pilot Training, FAR/AIM, Mapping and GPS, and much more!
The camps are organized and run by volunteers and volunteer counselors donate their time to the camps. Donations provide the scholarships for campers to attend and goes towards the campers expenses for the week. Most campers attend the camps every year for free thanks to donations from the ballooning community.
To sign up for a place on a place on one of the camps, or to donate to the BFA Youth Programs visit the BFA Camps website.
